The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic : resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council

Strong Condemnation of Violations: The Council strongly condemns the continued widespread, systematic, and gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms by the Syrian authorities.
Nature of Violations: These violations include arbitrary executions, excessive use of force, killing and persecution of protesters, human rights defenders, and journalists, as well as arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and torture.
Targeting Vulnerable Groups: The resolution condemns sexual violence against civilians (including male detainees and children) and extensive violations of children's rights.
Obstruction of Medical Aid: The Council condemns the denial of medical assistance to the injured and the raiding of hospitals to abduct wounded protesters.
Crimes Against Humanity: The Council expressed profound concern over findings that these gross and systematic violations may amount to crimes against humanity.

Immediate Cessation of Violence: The Council urges the Syrian government to protect its population, stop attacks against civilians, and end all violence.
Release of Detainees: It demands the immediate release of all prisoners of conscience and arbitrarily detained persons.
Accountability and Investigation: The authorities are urged to initiate prompt, independent, and impartial investigations to end impunity and ensure accountability.
Media Freedom and Humanitarian Access: The resolution calls for allowing independent media to operate without restrictions and ensuring safe, unhindered access for humanitarian and medical supplies.

Establishment of a Special Rapporteur: The Council decided to establish the mandate of a Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Syria to monitor the situation and the implementation of recommendations.
Support for the League of Arab States: The Council commends and supports the efforts and the Plan of Action of the League of Arab States to reach a peaceful solution.
Cooperation with the OHCHR: The Syrian authorities are called upon to cooperate fully with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Adoption: The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of 37 in favor, 4 against (China, Cuba, Ecuador, and the Russian Federation), and 6 abstentions.

Human Rights Council resolution on the situation of human rights in Syria - December 2011